My favorite place of all time the ambience is lowkey and perfect to talk about anything. Grab a…read moreglass and enjoy conversation with light music in the background, ideal for a date night or date day! I've been here multiple times and the severs are always kind and insightful, the world of natural wine is new to me but this place is a must try and go to! Food is always amazing Service is even better

It made me really happy to come back to this place and see it looking so refreshed. You can really…read morefeel the Benchmark quality here, in all the right ways. We were there this past Sunday, and honestly, there couldn't have been a better way to wrap up the week than with a great plate of pasta, fresh bread, and a glass of red wine. The atmosphere, the decor, and the service were all spot on. The weather was perfect, so we sat out on the patio, and before we knew it, three hours had flown by. Definitely recommend this spot. -Mauricio Hernandez

Aw what a cute, wonderful little winery. It's small, cute, warm, cozy, friendly... I could keep…read moregoing. We went right when they opened so it was not packed at all. They told us they were going to have live music that day, but we had to leave right when they were starting, but seemed pretty cool. The service was fantastic, they were very friendly, welcoming and attentive. The place intrigued us so we asked quite a few questions and they were happy to answer all. They outsource so they have a variety of wines. We all loved it and had a great time. There was a barbecue place next door with plenty of seating and we were able to take our drinks there and enjoy some food which was also delicious. If in the area again, will definitely try to stop by again.

Pleasantly surprised by a last min. stop last night after grabbing dinner near by with a friend. We…read moresaw a band set up and on our way back to the car we decided to stop in for a quick glass of wine and listen to the band. Patty and Geoffrey were so welcoming as were all the locals. We tried a wonderful red blend wine. Enjoyed the bands live music and stayed for a few hours. We had a great time and will definitely be back.

Great food, great servers, and greaf atmospher. Pricey but…read moredefinitely worth it. Secluded place that brings a feeling as if you are in a shire from the hobbits. Thjs place has a history that started in 1969.

Definitely worth checking out! Came here to celebrate a milestone birthday and the ambiance makes…read morefor a special occasion kinda place. Service was great for our large party and the staff added some flair to the presentation. The entrees were solid but I wouldn't say they were out of this world delicious. Cocktails were great and I was delighted that this place had soufflés on the menu - be sure to order in advance!

Wanted to grab a drink before dinner and found ourselves here! Inside you become transported and…read morethe noise from the outside is drained out which I thought was super cool because it's also loud right outside the bar. Dirty Shirley tasted great! Maybe add more carbonation? I was missing that aspect a bit! Mule, tastes classic! Overall good vibes and drinks came out quick and staff was friendly.

Cocktails at BXCR are next level!! Tried the drink of the day and it was amazing. The Paloma was…read moreperfectly balanced, and the espresso martini (espresso chocolate vibes with a Luxardo cherry) was unreal!! Bartenders clearly know what they're doing, super skilled and very cool. Would definitely come back just for the drinks!!

Went on a Saturday evening & although the parking lot was pretty full, there was plenty of free…read moreparking on the street just behind the lot. Our server was quick & friendly. It helped that it wasn't crowded. The outdoor seating is nice. My friend and I shared the vegan BFF board. You get to select two cheeses. I highly recommend the brie. We thought we might also order a sandwich, but everything on the board along with a glass of wine for each of us was just the right amount of food for the 2 of us. I'm so glad this place has vegan options. I'm looking forward to trying their other cheeses, vegan meats, and their sandwiches.

Absolutely love their charcuterie boards and paninis! They have both diary and vegan boards…read moreavailable, which is very rare to find. They also have happy hour Tuesdays-Thursday from 2:00-5:30pm, where they offer house wines for $5 and personal cheese board for $10. For boards, I usually get the Goldilocks specialty board, which comes with 3 cheeses ranging in texture from soft to hard. For an additional cost, you can add meat: prosciutto, salami, Spanish chorizo, or half & half of any two. For paninis, everything I've tried was very good. I've had the Signature which has a double-cream brie, pear slices, mixed greens, and fig jam. Lib Grilled Cheese comes with three premium cheese blend, grilled with olive oil, and minced garlic. All paninis are on their sourdough bread and served with their signature side salad. The decor here is very cute - showcasing their cheese fridge and shelves lined with wines and jams available for purchase. There are some tables both indoors and outside. I recently saw that they host events, offer quick same-day catering within 2-3 hours of ordering, and deliver for orders up to 50 people! Always coming back for their cheese boards and great happy hour!

My husband and I went to Pali for a date since we know it is a great place to enjoy a nice glass of…read morewine with a great ambiance. We had a fantastic server who made it even more enjoyable. Shania was very attentive and even seemed to know what we needed, before we asked. She was Amazing! Thank you, Shania! We love the wine selection here (especially the Huntington Pinot) and the charcuterie board paired well with our wine, as well. It really was a wonderful evening! Nate and Debbie

Came here with friends on a Wednesday night after dinner at the packing district. I really liked it…read moreand would definitely love to come back! Cute little wine spot with a few different options. My friend got the sampler and it was a good deal for good sample sizes. I would've liked to try the food too! Staff was helpful and super attentive. I saw some girls enjoying a date night in pjs. Love that idea!

Right in the heart of Brea, there was still plenty of parking in the public structures on a…read moreSaturday night. You immediately feel a welcoming vibe. Service was top notch! We tried a couple of appetizers, clams and meatballs. Both were delicious! If you're a bourbon drinker, try their oxtail Old Fashioned. So many delightful flavors! In the spirit of nose-to-tail, one of our dishes was their take on oxtails. Tender and flavorful, definitely recommend trying it. Hanger steak was grilled to perfection. The skirt steak was special. The staff really took excellent care of us. Griffin's might not be the least expensive option in Brea, but it might just be the best price/value. We will be back! Cheers!

When you walk in the space is really nice with outdoor seating and then you walk into an open space…read moreand even more seating and a bar to your left. Came with a large group 9 of us in total and we made a reservation at opening just to be safe but it wasn't very packed. Our waiter was kind and patient for a large group with 2 kids as he grabbed all the drinks and then we ordered some apps. Food slowly started coming as it arrived, brussel sprouts, potatoes, which whatever the sauce on the bottom of those potatoes SHEESH FIRE! Food slowly arrived and everyone enjoyed what they ordered and shared so we could all try a little bit of everything as it arrived. It wasn't that anything was bad it was that nothing really was a home run. The food was good the service was fine but when your spending what griffins is saying their food is worth in my opinion the details matter that much more and once again it's not that anything was bad it just wasn't as elevated as the price point.

Made reservations for my family and I here on a whim having us be out-of-towners! We were so…read morepleasantly surprised by the wonderful service by our server John R. He was so attentive and made sure we had a wonderful experience by getting us refills, extra bread, etc. Our food even came out within 10 minutes even though it was extremely busy. He even gave me and my family extra desserts because of my graduation this morning. Definitely will be back whenever we are in town. Thank you for the great experience!

My daughter and I made a reservation at Brunos Italian Kitchen to celebrate our Father's Day. As a…read moresingle parent, I am her mom AND dad so I am lucky I get to celebrate an additional holiday. I remember how I used to come right after work before covid hit and even celebrated a few birthdays here - those were fun times! The food was good! I don't come as often anymore after I started working remotely. Glad I was able to bring my daughter here. We were quickly seated right upon check in, which was awesome because when I came here a few months ago, I had to wait over 30 minutes on a week night. The hostess who checked me in was very friendly and welcoming. Our server was friendly and checked in on our table often. However, both my daughter and I were out of iced tea but she didn't offer to assist us with getting refills. Instead, she just asked me if I needed a box, so I was thinking most likely, she was in a hurry for us to leave - I honestly think we were there for about an hour. But, I wasn't too bothered by this. I just quickly paid the bill and went next door for dessert. My daughter and I ordered the following: Carpaccio - I love Carpaccio, but unfortunately what was served to me tonight was a HUGE disappointment. The beef came stuck together and the color was a weird shade of brown. It also smelled funny. I've ordered this dish multiple times before (I've even posted a picture of this from a previous visit) so I know it shouldn't look and smell this way. Rigatoni Alfredo 2.0 - (added Chicken) - This was very good. My daughter liked this a lot. She finished everything. Pappardelle Bruno - The braised short ribs were very tender. However, the pasta tasted pretty bland. Overall, my visit today was a 6/10.